There are many reasons why people divorce but at the top of the list are lack of communication and finances. That’s why it’s important to combine these two topics to make for a successful long-lasting relationship. “I believe communication is very important in a relationship overall and communication about money is at the top of…

Senior AirmanJAMES HENSLEY Maj. Gen. Kurt Neubauer, Air Force Safety Center commander, presents Sandy, his wife, with the ceremonial flag. A former Luke Air Force Base commander retired July 24 in a ceremony held at Luke Air Force Base with family and friends in attendance. Maj. Gen. Kurt Neubauer, Air Force chief of safety, retired…

A home invasion, burglary or robbery can be a terrifying experience. Unfortunately, along with the possible loss or damage to possessions, it can remove the sense of security and make the victim feel vulnerable within his own home. According to the Federal Bureau Of Investigations, in 2013, there were an estimated 8,632,512 property crime offenses…

Courtesy photo Second Lt. Shaun Chaplain, 56th Comptroller Squadron flight commander, surveys his surroundings at an unnamed deployed location when he was still an enlisted member. From a technical sergeant in cyber operations, he became a second lieutenant three months ago after completing Officer Training School. Luke Air Force Base is his first assignment as…

Has anyone ever requested a photocopy of your military photo identification card? Did you know that photocopying any type of federal government ID card may be prohibited by law under TITLE 18 U.S.C. Â§ 701: U.S. Code. The law states: “Whoever manufactures, sells or possesses any badge, identification card or other insignia of the design…

Blu Burger Grille is burger royalty! While it looks more like a trendy Manhattan martini bar than a burger joint its offerings are definitely tailored toward burger blue bloods. The restaurant is located in Peoria in the Park West shopping center at the corner of 99th Ave. and Northern, directly across from…

If youâ€™re a newlywed in the throes of a blissfully romantic honeymoon phase, optimistic about finding your soul mate amongst the billions populating planet Earth, in the process of courting a potential significant other or simply a romantic at heart who still clings to the notion that finding ever-lasting love is somehow more likely than…

When I was a senior in high school, my father served as the Hill Air Force Base commander. Understandably, the unwelcomed public scrutiny of a teenagerâ€™s life that occurs when your father is the base commander naturally created tension at times. As my father approaches his 80th birthday though, my reflection on that period provides…

With the economy struggling, it’s competitive enough for those without a disability to find a job. Fortunately, there is a program available that helps nonprofit organizations hire disabled workers....

The Defense Department is asking for less money for military construction and more for energy conservation in its fiscal 2013 budget request, the deputy undersecretary of defense for installations and environment told a Senate panel March 21. Dorothy Robyn said her staff uses joint planning and rigorous analysis to ensure that the right mix of…

Retired Senior Master Sgt. George Casillas throws the dice March 16 during a game of craps at casino night at Club Five Six. Casino night is held a few times a year and offers games such as craps, black jack, Texas hold ’em and roulette. Prizes ranged from $50 gift cards to a TV.

Jake Alefosio, 3, son of 1st Lt. Jeremiah Alefosio, 56th Logistic Readiness Squadron, holds a bag of ice cream mixture over his head during an ice cream making event March 16 at the 56th Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness Center. The Hearts Apart program sponsored the event, which provides free services for family…

The 2012 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign runs Monday through May 4 at Luke Air Force BaseÃ‚Â­Ã‚Â­Ã‚Â­Ã‚Â­Ã‚Â­Ã‚Â­Ã‚Â­Ã‚Â­Ã‚Â­Ã‚Â­Ã‚Â­. The annual campaign collects donations to support the Air Force Aid Society’s various charitable programs. The AFAS assisted more than 40,000 Air Force members and their families in 2011 with almost $18 million in assistance. The sudden need…

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